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Find out who is missing through injury, who’s in a race against time to prove their fitness and who has been ruled out through suspension for the next round of Premier League fixtures. And as you plan your fantasy team for the next gameweek, check out the Expected XIs for all 20 clubs. Positions: Goalkeeper…

Jan 25, 2025, 10:50 AM ET Mohamed Salah moved up to seventh in the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring chart with his 35th-minute strike during Liverpool’s clash with Ipswich Town at Anfield on Sunday. The Egypt international has been in inspired form for Arne Slot’s table-topping side this season and netted his 176th goal in the…

Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Feb 2, 2025, 12:29 PM ET Barcelona coach Hansi Flick labelled Lamine Yamal “a genius” after the forward’s devastating dribbling helped seal a 1-0 win against Alavés in LaLiga on Sunday. The 17-year-old set up Robert Lewandowski for the only goal of the game as Barça moved within four points of…

Jan 23, 2025, 05:16 AM ET Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about the prospect of Neymar returning to Brazil, with the Al Hilal star eyeing a potential move to former club Santos in January. Sources have told ESPN that Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League side to go…

The draw for the knockout playoff round of the new-look UEFA Europa League is upon us. But who is taking part in this draw? Why are the league phase positions so important? And when is the next draw? Here’s how it’s going to work. Rangers are set to be in the draw for the knockout…

Jan 23, 2025, 05:00 AM ET Manchester United are leading a swathe of clubs tracking Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, while Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a move for Victor Osimhen. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s…